Design Manager – Major Projects
Core
Lead design management for large, multidisciplinary teams delivering complex, high-value infrastructure schemes from concept to handover.
Role type
Senior Design Manager (Infrastructure)
Builds
Major capital and design-led infrastructure projects (water, energy, transport, aviation, rail)
Domain
Civil Engineering / Infrastructure
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Design management, interface coordination of multi-disciplinary teams, client engagement, governance, business development, health/safety/environmental/sustainability leadership, project reviews, team leadership, problem-solving, stakeholder management
Preferred skills
DCO experience, regulated/nationally significant infrastructure project background, experience in water/wastewater, energy, highways, aviation, or rail sectors
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Lead and deliver major complex infrastructure projects from inception to completion; Manage the design process and coordinate large multi-disciplinary teams; Set communication guidelines across disciplines; Lead technical discussions with clients; Act as senior client representative managing relationships with regulators and stakeholders; Champion health, safety, environmental, sustainability and customer outcomes; Undertake project and programme reviews; Support business development activities including bid leadership; Contribute to team professional development and strategic growth
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with strategic growth contribution